Karma84 3 Posted June 21, 2012 When can i lay on my stomach to sleep.........................Im 7 days post op....its not nearly as sensative.....I normally sleep halfway on my stomach...is this ok? Or should I wait longer? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TCBunny 9 Posted June 21, 2012 I'm two weeks out and I sleep on my belly with a very soft pillo between my belly and the mattress. The first time I did this, some of the Best Sleep I've ever had ( since surgery). My stomach hasn't bothered me at all since sleep partially on my belly. It feels so good!!! :; Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
missmachine 100 Posted June 21, 2012 I am 10 days out and I cannot WAIT to start sleeping on my stomach again! I have tried to arrange pillows under my leg/hip/stomach but it still hurts too much. I can't even lay on my side I am too sore! Anytime I go to lay on my stomach I feel like my sleeve is swimming around inside of me. Is this normal? The feeling that it's not attached to anything? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaymzee 79 Posted June 21, 2012 Took me almost four weeks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JD7176 84 Posted June 21, 2012 I actually slept on my side while still in the hospital. It was a bit uncomfortable. Since I've been home (6/15) I just tried a little each night with a pillow underneath. One night I had slight reflux which may have been caused by eating to close to bedtime, but I haven't had any issues since. Last night full on stomach sleeping, no extra pillow. I am more aware when I roll and twist during the night though because the incision sites are still a little tender. Do what feels comfortable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raven8888 86 Posted June 21, 2012 I'm 5 weeks out and just started to sleep on my stomach. I was too scared to sleep on my stomach any earlier because I was afraid the weight of my body would pop the stitches inside open or something, I know kind of silly, but it felt like it was too much pressure inside when I did. 2 Amoe and MamaY reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emily_0192010 168 Posted June 21, 2012 I slept halfway on my stomach (half on a pillow, half off) in the hospital! As my doctor says "if it hurts, don't do it". If it doesn't bother you, I see no reason why you shouldn't. If it worries you then wait till either your stitches are out or your incisions healed before. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andi0120 41 Posted June 21, 2012 I slept in a, recliner for my most months it made a huge difference. Probably by month two you won't be as sore Share this post Link to post Share on other sites